• Hydrate – drink about ½ your body weight in ounces of water daily; add 8 oz for every hour of exercise. Replace with electrolytes when necessary with coconut water or EmergenC. Hydration supports the removal of toxins and carries nutrients to cells, provides skin resiliency, and prevents collagen breakdown.

• Reduce your stress load – stress is often a trigger for many skin conditions so practice daily stress reduction techniques such as deep breathing, meditation, or yoga to manage your stress levels.

Article written by Margo Gladding, MS, CNS, LDN for Ellicott City Pharmacy.